Today’s Impression - Tomorrow’s Dream

Please note that as presentation and contract season between us and the BOEs approaches, some contracts have yet to be finalized for the next school year. As we begin to hear back from our current ALT's around the end of the year, we will start to find out where we will have openings. We will update the list below to reflect new and current locations and include more details about those positions as regularly and as often as we can.

Job Description

ALTIA CENTRAL is always looking for great applicants, both in-country and overseas, to join our team of fantastic ALTs for when positions come available in Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to live and work in Japan, or make a return to Japan and work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

*For Overseas Applicants, please note that due to the conditions caused by the coronavirus, the border restrictions to enter Japan are constantly changing and we do not know what the conditions will be like as we progress forward. However, at this time, we do know it is possible, although with a bit more difficulty, to bring people over.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (¥240,000 per month)
    ▲ Positions may include: Junior high, elementary schools and kindergarten
    ▲ Driving may be required
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension) or Kokumin Hoken, depending on placement

Our contracts are largely based in central Japan, mostly in Aichi, Gifu, and Shizuoka prefectures; with a strong presence in Okayama and Hiroshima; a number of contracts in Shiga, Mie, Nagano, and Fukui; as well as a limited number of positions in Osaka, Kyoto and the greater Kansai area. If you are focused on going to Osaka and Osaka only, we will most likely not be able to help you out. Please note that we DO NOT have anything in the greater Tokyo Area.

What We Offer


We want to support your growth and development to become a great ALT. The skills and experiences you will gain with us, will greatly benefit you in various ways for your future career. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself what others say on sites like Glassdoor and Reddit.

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Key Qualifications



    ▲ Native English speaker
    ▲ Bachelor's degree (or higher)
    ▲ Engaging, enthusiastic, and motivated to provide a positive communicative experience for students
    ▲ Flexible, culturally sensitive, and eager to live in Japan for a minimum of one year
    ▲ Previous teaching experience ranging from ALT to ESL tutoring within Japan or in other countries
    ▲ Must have at least a basic level of Japanese with a conversational level being strongly preferred
    ▲ Previous time spent studying or working in Japan is preferred
    ▲ As many ALT positions do require driving, applicants who can or would be able to drive in Japan on either a Japanese license or International Driving Permit are preferred

The Role


An ALT’s work in public schools centers around creating positive interactions with the students both inside and outside the classroom and helping to provide enjoyable and energetic lessons. ALTs also develop and maintain a positive and supportive professional relationship with Japanese teachers by assisting with various tasks during the school year. ALTs will experience prolonged periods of standing, walking, and stair climbing. ALTs will also be encouraged to perform high energy movements such as running and playing with students. To help you find success in this role, our ALTs are frequently evaluated throughout the year based on their lesson’s clarity, how supportive they are, and the overall atmosphere they help to create in the classroom. We are dedicated to helping our ALTs grow and improve for their future success by offering ongoing advice, feedback, and more.

Working as an ALT is a great opportunity to improve your Japanese language ability, experience and appreciate cultural differences, and most importantly, to be positively involved with the development and well-being of Japanese students.

The Application Process


Once we receive your resume and cover letter, we will only reply to qualified applicants via email. Those that pass our subsequent screening questionnaire will then be invited to an interview. Unfortunately, due to the current conditions caused by the coronavirus, we will be forgoing our normal face-to-face interviews and instead temporarily resort to a Skype-only system for all applicants.

Successful applicants will need to be available for a full 4-day Orientation/Training session before starting in school. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Recruiting website for further details about ALTIA CENTRAL.

Current Openings

Last updated December 4th 2024

No current openings at this time

Expected for April 2025

Please understand that the listings below only indicate where we expect to have contracts for the April 2025 school year and do not necessarily reflect where we will have actual openings at this time.
"pending" = awaiting BOE contract results, "finalizing" = details of contract being finalized, "confirmed" = contract is confirmed for 2025

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs in areas such as Anpachi Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Anpachi Town in Gifu Prefecture has many popular attractions, such as Anpachihyakubaien, a plum orchard where you can enjoy plum blossoms in March, Heart Pia Ampachi which functions as a multi-attracction site featuring a muesum, library, and cafe, and lastly Musubu Shrine offers a cultural experience that can only be enjoyed in this area, making it well worth your stay.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Elementary only and mixed elementary and junior high school, some eikaiwa possible
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Ginan Town is located in the southern region of Gifu Prefecture near Aich and sits between the Sakai and Kiso Rivers . The greater metropolitan area of Nagoya is easily accessible by train and conveniently less than an hour away. There are lots of sightseeing opportunities with great access to several other large cities surrounding the area, such as, the World Freshwater Aquarium and the Water Eco Park.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (¥240,000 per month)
    ▲ Positions include: Mix elementary school and junior high school
    ▲ Driving: May be able to be done by a non-driver
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)
    ▲ Some work in summer may be possible

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Godo Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Godo Town neighbors Ogaki City in Gifu Prefecture. It offers a quiet suburban life, but still has access to larger cities like Nagoya and Gifu at around an hour or less away. With the mountains right to the west of the city, it offers a nice balance between city life and the great outdoors. There are some great parks, a famous 1200 year old shrine, and so much more to explore.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Kindergarten only
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Ibigawa Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Ibigawa is located in a mountainous area of western Gifu Prefecture. Part of the town sits within the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Quasi-National Park, so you can be sure there is some gorgeous scenery to explore in the area. The town sits along the borders between Gifu, Fukui, and Shiga prefectures and is home to some great parks and natural scenery, so it is a great place for anyone that enjoys being outdoors.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Mixed elementary and junior high school
    ▲ Driving: Driving required
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Ikeda Town sits along the mountains in the southwestern part of Gifu Prefecture. Part of the town sits within the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Quasi-National Park, so you can be sure there is some gorgeous scenery to find in the area. Larger cities such as Ogaki and Gifu City are just a short trip away, within an hour train ride, and Nagoya is just a bit further beyond that.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Elementary school only and junior high only
    ▲ Driving: Driving required
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Kakamigahara is just a short train ride from Gifu City or Minokamo City, and potentially commutable from Nagoya as well. Though surrounded by other convenient cities, it is bordered by Nagara River to the south and has beautiful mountain scenery to the north. The city is known for its many beautiful parks along the riversides and throughout the city.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time - only 180 working days per year (normal positions have about 200 ~ 210)
    ▲ Monthly salary: ¥230,000
    ▲ 'Make up' Bonus: Paid at the end of the year if all required days are worked or made up
    ▲ Positions include: Mix junior high and elementary schools with some kindergarten possible
    ▲ Driving: Most positions require driving, some non-driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Kasamatsu Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Kasamatsu is located in the southern region of Gifu Prefecture near Aich Prefecture. The greater metropolitan area of Nagoya is easily accessible by train and conveniently less than an hour away. There are lots of sightseeing opportunities with great access to several other large cities surrounding the area, such as, numerous temples, shrines and parks, as well as being located very close to the World Freshwater Aquarium and the Water Eco Park.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Elementary school with some kindergarten and junior high only
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)
    ▲ Some work in summer is possible

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Nakatsugawa is a small town on the Edo Period Nakasendo highway between Kyoto and Edo in Gifu Prefecture with easy access to Nagoya in under an hour. The Kiso River runs through this area, this creates dazzling rock formations in the Ena Gorge. You can also enjoy the Ena Valley which is known for its spring cherry blossoms and vivid fall colors. Truly a wonderful area for those who appreciate nature.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Mixed elementary and junior high school
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Changing to Shakai Hoken in 2022 (includes health and pension)
    ▲ May require some work in the Summer

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs in areas such as Ono Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Ono Town is located in western Gifu Prefecture and close to several other places where we have contracts, such as Gifu, Ogaki and Mizuho cities. Though it is right next to these other cities, parts of the town also rest along the mountains where you can often see a fair amount of snow in the winter. Ono is known for being the largest producer of rose plants in Japan, so you know there are some gorgeous parks to visit in the spring and summer. This is a great place to call home for any of our ALTs.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000)
    ▲ Positions include: Junior high school only and elementary school only
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Shirakawa Town, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Shirakawa town is located in the southern area of Gifu Prefecture. It is near one of the famous UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Shirakawa-gō, which is a cozy, traditional village where you can tour traditional houses known as gasshō-zukuri. You can also enjoy the taste of their local dishes, such as, Ayu, a deliciously sweet river fish.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (¥240,000 per month)
    ▲ Positions include: Mixed elementary and junior high school
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)
    ▲ Some work in the summer may be possible

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs from April 2025 in areas such as Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture. If you would like to work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now.

Shirakawa Village is located in an absolutely gorgeous area of Gifu Prefecture and is home to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mountainous area is a great place to enjoy tons of outdoor activities with its hiking trails, beautiful lake, and other attractions. It has some great skiing opportunities in the winter and offers you a chance to relax after a long day at the local Onsen that has been designated as a “national recuperation onsen”. With historical Takayama City only a 45-minute drive away, this is a great opportunity for anyone to experience more of what the Japanese countryside truly has to offer.

About The Position



    ▲ Full Time
    ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (¥240,000 per month)
    ▲ Positions include: Mixed elementary and junior high school, some kindergarten may be required
    ▲ Driving: All positions require driving
    ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension)

Benefits



    ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
    ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
    ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
    ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
    ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
    ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
    ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
    ▲ Resources and materials: Access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
    ▲ Visa Sponsorship

Find out more


For more information click the Public School ALT listing above, or click here to learn more.

Apply Now